Table 1.
Characteristics of nurses involved in TASSH training
| Characteristics | Number | Mean (SD) | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 44 | 30.55 (6.68) | -- |
| Female | 56 | -- | 87.5 |
| CHN | 28 | -- | 43.8 |
| EN | 35 | -- | 54.7 |
| Years out of school | 46 | 5.96 (6.82) | -- |
| Years of work experience | 60 | 4.44 (5.33) | -- |
| Employed at urban site | 32 | -- | 50 |
| Employed at rural site | 32 | -- | 50 |
| Health care facilities’ annual patient load | 32 | 49404 (50262.49) | -- |
| Pre-test score | 52 | 11.65 (3.96) | -- |
| Post-test score | 47 | 17.09 (1.28) | -- |
| Score change | 39 | 5.97 (4.34) | -- |
| aProficiency at pre-test | 52 | -- | 26.9 |
| aProficiency at post-test | 47 | -- | 95.7 |
aPercent of nurses with 80% score or more on the hypertension Assessment